James Asher's Worldbeat CDs
Worldbeat is a term applied to an exotic global cornucopia of music, encompassing a broad range of elements, be these African, Caribbean, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, Indian, Rai, Samba, Mambo, Australasian, Bulgarian, Spanish flamenco,Tuvan, Pakistani Qawwali, Bellydancing or European or indeed any hybrid blend of these.
Rhythmic treatments of these can be anywhere from organic or pulsing electronica, but the prerequisites are strong danceable rhythms and audible high spirits. The potential for unique and intriguing hybrids are unbounded, and the yardstick for what fuses determined only by what harmonises flowingly together, and forms serious and impelling grooves!
The existence of this genre owes much to the pioneering work of artists like Peter Gabriel, Paul Simon, David Byrne and Mickey Hart who led the way by introducing ethnic sounds as part of their music. Indigenous music can enjoy a select audience of moderate size and then compoundly magnify this when mixed with a broader palette of musical components. Embracing and encompassing this richness through diversity provides a potential for a very rich palette, and a huge springboard for fun!
James Asher's collection of worldbeat CD recordings, including the best-selling title 'Feet in the Soil', make for great listening pleasure and are well suited to all forms of exercise, bodywork, kundalini yoga and motivational activity. African, Indian and other indigenous national music forms receive the pioneering and original treatment that is unique to the approach and style of James Asher:
